Bullets fired into principal's home

May 07, 2008|STAN MADDUX Tribune Correspondent

MICHIGAN CITY -- At first, there was gunfire directed at his office. Now, bullets were fired into the home of Michigan City's high school principal. Police are not disclosing if Mark Francesconi is under any extra security. "That's something we can't divulge for he and his family's safety," said Capt. Gary Broling, LaPorte County police spokesman. But, Michigan City schools spokeswoman Betsy Kohn said "security has been heightened," without going into specifics. On April 30, the daughter of the Michigan City High School principal discovered broken glass and other evidence of gunfire when she returned home about 4 p.m., police said. Broling said six bullets wound up inside the residence on County Road 400 West. Three other bullets hit the brick exterior. Shell casings were located outside the home. Anyone with information is asked to contact LaPorte County police at (219) 326-7700.